Mother’s Guide Through Autism Podcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST
This podcast was created to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have inspiring mothers and expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
Episodes
168. Autism Translated: Understand Your Child Better & Harness Their Autistic Strengths with Toni Boucher
Brigitte talks to Toni Boucher, a speaker, writer, consultant, and mother of 3 neurodivergent children, about how to understand your autistic child better, create a meaningful connection with them, and harness their autistic strengths.
167. “You Are Love” - Lessons from a Daughter on the Spectrum | Melinda Edwards
Brigitte talks to Melinda Edwards, a mother, author, psychiatrist, and founder of the nonprofit organization Living Darshan, about how her daughter’s autism changed and inspired her to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.
166. Give Your Neurodiverse Kids Tools to Self-Regulate with Yoga | Jennie Abbot
Brigitte talks to Jennie Abbot, an award-winning Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Educator and the Founder of The Harmony Kids Co. about how yoga and mindfulness give kids tools to self-regulate in challenging situations.
165. They Raised Over Half a Million Dollars for Charity with His Art | Julie Coy and Grant Maniér
Brigitte talks to Julie Coy and Grant Maniér, a mom-and-son team who are making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities with the eco-art Grant creates from recycled materials.
164. Prepare Your Autistic Child for Employment & Independence with Crystal Y. Sanford
Brigitte talks to Crystal Y. Sanford about how to support our autistic teens and tweens to successfully transition into adulthood.
163. Boost Your Bond: Expert Advice For Connecting With Your Autistic Child | Dr. Ali Perkinson
Brigitte talks to Dr. Ali Perkinson, a licensed educational psychologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and neurodiverse couples counselor, about improving the parent-child relationship and dating intricacies of autistic individuals.
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Brigitte talks about how to find hope on the autism parenting journey.